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25th May: Amateur musicians to play the Proms, first NYC opera season since bankruptcy & new president for Universal Classics

Wednesday 25th May '16

In today's news, the BBC is calling for amateur musicians to perform at the Proms, the New York City Opera announces its first full season following its emergence from bankruptcy & Graham Parker announced to become the new …

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13th April: First Dubai Opera season, Menuhin Competition names finalists & new chair for WNO

Wednesday 13th April '16

Classical News In our news today, Dubai Opera announces its first season, Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Marcel Farago has died, The Menuhin Competition 2016 has revealed the finalists, Mark Molynex becomes chair of Welsh National Opera & more... International …

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12th March: Semi finalists for the Menuhin Competition, Getatchew Mekurya died & Rosie Lowe calls out record industry misogyny

Tuesday 12th April '16

Classical News In today's news, the Menuhin Competition names violinists for the Semi Finals, Jazz saxophonist Getatchew Mekurya died at age 81 and singer Rosie Lowe comments on the misogynistic record industry. The Strad Menuhin Competition 2016 names 10 violinists …

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1st April: Royal Opera House sued, Queen’s 90th Birthday music written by Debbie Wiseman & shortlist for RPS Music Awards

Friday 1st April '16

Classical News In our news today, the Royal Opera House is sued by a viola player for ruining his career, Debbie Wiseman to write the music for the Queen's 90th birthday & the shortlists have been …

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31st March: Soundcloud subscriptions, Fundraising for choristers & Paris Opera taken to court

Thursday 31st March '16

Classical News In today’s news, subscription plan for SoundCloud introduced, Orchestra of St. Luke welcomes Susan Graham and Nicholas McGegan, Spotify raises $1 Billion in 'debt financing' and the Paris Opera taken to court and more... International …

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30th March: Beethoven most popular composer, Karina Canellakis wins Solti award & an insight into Met Opera

Wednesday 30th March '16

Classical News In our news today, Beethoven as most popular composer, Karina Canellakis wins Solti award, the David Bowie memorial concert to be streamed via Skype for charity & The New York Times gives an insight into …

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29th March: Getty Medal for Yo-Yo Ma, top music universities in Vienna and NYC & classical music affecting our health

Tuesday 29th March '16

Classical News In today’s news, Yo-Yo Ma receives Getty Medal, Juilliard School and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna to be the world's top music universities and Classicalite questions whether classical music affects our mental and physical health.International …

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23rd March: Wigglesworth resigns as ENO’s music director, Timothy Ridout wins viola competition & music during early childhood

Wednesday 23rd March '16

Classical News In today's news, Mark Wigglesworth resigns as ENO's music director, Timothy Ridout wins 2016 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, David Bowie mural in Brixton, London to be listed, the impact of music on early childhood …

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18th February: Borletti-Buitoni Trust awards, Netherlands Violin Competition & Flipside Opera

Thursday 18th February '16

Classical News In today’s news, Classical Music Magazine reports that Borletti-Buitoni Trust awards winners 2016 have been announced, Michael Foyle wins 2016 Netherlands Violin Competition & Black Violin breaking stereotypes about classical music. Also, Flipside Opera …

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17th February: Classical music sales, England’s arts funding & German copyright contract law

Wednesday 17th February '16

Classical News In today's news, Classical Music Magazine reports about challenges in classical music sales, England's arts funding to be restructured and German copyright contract law to be repelled by the German Stage Association. Also, Andris …

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